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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney has been charged with five felonies involving a traffic crash on Sept. 13 in Shelby County. Tyler White, 33, of Hannibal was charged Friday in Shelby County Circuit Court with: If convicted by a jury, White could face up to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is marking the 30th anniversary of its truck driver training program. Since its establishment in September 1994, the program has trained thousands of professional truck drivers, making an impact on the regional and national transportation industry. The program will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney was arrested twice this week, with the second arrest happening Friday morning at the Marion County Courthouse while he was in the middle of a hearing. Tyler White, 33, was representing clients in traffic cases in Marion County Associate Circuit Court before Judge Brad Funk when he was removed…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 26. This free event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from vendors: The…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Chad DeWaard, professor of political science and chair of the college’s Department of Civic Engagement and Leadership, recently was named to the Higher Education Ambassador Program by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). DeWaard will help improve the CFR’s educational resources and methods, find new opportunities for students to engage…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition will hold its fourth annual Pride in the Park, called by organizers “a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion,” from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Clat Adams Park. Douglas Peterson, president of the TriState Diversity Coalition, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event in…
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“There’s too many people.” “I can’t handle it.” “I need a smaller space to work.” The Quincy High School counseling department heard all of those comments from their students, similar to when adults in office settings feel the itch to “get out of the office” in moments of frustration or overwhelm. A special room was…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Larry Dighton and Connie Dighton of Carthage sold a residence at 237 N. First in Carthage…
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James R. Love, 39, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 35th and Broadway. NTA 104Taylor J. Freeman, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 310 Elm. NTA 140Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Violation of Civil No Contact Order. 104Adam L. Barnes, 41, of 1612 Curtis Creek…
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MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon will hold an “End of Summer” bash Saturday, Sept. 21, at the tavern in Meyer. Activities for the day will begin at 10 a.m. Events and activities scheduled will be a volleyball tournament, bags tournament, silent auction and raffles. Food trucks will also be on site. Entertainment includes Four…
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QUINCY — The Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club recently presented the Chaddock Children’s Foundation with a $2,000 check for its capital campaign, which includes the renovations of residential buildings. Money was raised through the Golden K Golf Scramble held in the spring. Golden K meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Quincy, recently received the firm’s exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during his first five years as a financial advisor with the firm. He was one of only 930 financial advisors firm-wide to receive this award. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB conference room. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. on Oct.…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the collaborative efforts to further support students’ mental health during its regular meeting Wednesday. Trustees accepted a $50,000 grant appropriation from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as part of the State’s Mental Health Action on Campus Act. Funds will be…
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QUINCY — Although Quincy Mayor Mike Troup confirmed he was running for re-election back in March at the weekly Monday morning meeting with members of the Quincy/Adams County GOP, he officially launched his bid Wednesday night at Dick Bros. Brewery. Before many of the same supporters who back his winning campaign run in 2021, Troup…
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CLARENCE, Mo. – It’s harvest time in northeastern Missouri. Rows of corn furl their browned leaves up at the blazing sky in Shelby County, one of Missouri’s least-populated counties. Barely 6,000 residents live here, many of them on one of Shelby County’s 150 Missouri Century Farms recognized by University of Missouri Extension for being owned…
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Evidence shows Douglas' vehicle going 88 mph in crash with wife's car; judge denies pretrial release
QUINCY — Carl E. Douglas II slumped in his chair and rolled his eyes after Associate Circuit Court Judge Holly Henze ruled he would not be granted pretrial release on Wednesday afternoon. Douglas II, 48, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Chief Public Defender Jonathan Hoover to be arraigned. He pled not guilty to…
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QUINCY — An Adams County judge granted a motion to withdraw by the attorney for a Clayton teen charged with first-degree murder. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning before Associate Circuit Court Judge Holly Henze. His attorney, Victor Smith of St. Louis, appeared by Zoom. Henze did…
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New program from JWCC and SIUC allows students to ‘become Trailblazers and Salukis at the same time’
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Trailblazers and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Salukis finalized an agreement Wednesday afternoon, as leaders from both institutions presented a program enabling JWCC students to continue their educational careers at SIU-C online and at a lower cost. JWCC President Bryan Renfro and SIUC Chancellor Austin A. Lane shared a few…
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QUINCY— The Quincy Public Library is kicking off the Big Read from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Washington Park by giving away 1,500 copies of the Big Read book, “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, and 500 copies of the Little Read book for younger readers, “I’m With Me” by Ron Kinscherf. These books are…
Read Full Article Gavin Janes, 22, 12199 Hwy. H Hannibal, Mo., for operating uninsured vehicle at 23rd and State. 140Steven Howser, 41, 1209 N. 10th on a Lewis County Warrant for FTA Forgery and FTA Stealing over $750. Lodged 144Douglas A. Conover, 27, 721 Payson for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 181Andrew W. Libig, 38, Homeless for Obstructing Identification &…
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QUINCY — Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced Wednesday that Justice Amy Lannerd has been appointed as an Appellate Court justice in the Fourth District. That announcement now allows for the Eighth Judicial Circuit to fill the circuit judge position Lannerd held while also being assigned to the Appellate Court. …
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department successfully conducted an impaired driving enforcement effort over Labor Day weekend, resulting in zero arrests for driving under the influence. Seven seat belt citations were issued, with zero occurring during nighttime hours. A total of 35 other citations and arrests were: “Through the Labor Day safety…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 16th annual Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. With the theme of Active and Engaged, the expo will offer about 600 participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. It provides…
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